Alumni Profiles

By the time Opeyemi Awe ’15 graduated from Grinnell, her list of accomplishments was formidable: senator, vice president for student affairs, and president of the Student Government Association; internships with the U.S.

For many people in the late stages of their careers, the prospect of picking up their lives and moving to another continent seems strange, maybe even impossible. But for Christopher Marler ’81, it’s been one of the greatest experiences of his career.

From blogging to e-magazines to the latest social media buzz, jumping in on the ground floor can make all the difference. With this philosophy in mind, Adam Kempenaar ’97 turned his passion for film into a film review podcast called Filmspotting.